Don't meet me in your next life.

"Actually, it's like this. My dad used to be a lawyer, but he retired because of illness, so I don't know where he lives. I've inquired, and he hasn't been feeling well lately, so he's staying around here, so..."

He hesitated and stammered.

"So that's how it is..."

Ye Qianqian's expression was unpredictable, and it was impossible to know what she was thinking.

Xiang Yi looked at her and tentatively asked, "You don't know my father, do you?"

Ye Qianqian smiled. "Of course."

"Huh?!" Xiang Yi's eyes widened, looking incredulous. "You're really my dad's old classmate?!"

How do you know all this?

Ye Qianqian was somewhat puzzled. Did she really know Xiang's father?!

Xiang Yi thought for a moment and decided not to mention her past marriage with Ji Shengting, so as not to anger Ye Qianqian.

"Well... I was drunk at a bar once, and I overheard them talking..."

Ye Qianqian said, "Oh, I see."

"Qianqian, did you and my dad have a past conflict?"

Ye Qianqian pondered for a moment, then slowly shook her head. "It's not that we have any grudges, it's just that I've never really looked at him properly, so we're not familiar with each other, and there's no way we have any animosity."

"..." Xiang Yi was speechless.

She felt like a complete failure, unable to even protect a good friend.

If Ye Qianqian hadn't come to keep her company today, she probably would have truly lost everything...

Xiang Yi suddenly felt a little scared.

"Qianqian, thank you..." she choked up.

Ye Qianqian patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't look so sad. A man like that isn't worth your tears, you know?!"

"Um!"

Xiang Yi nodded frantically.

......

The next day.

When Xiang Yi woke up, it was already close to eight o'clock.

She went to bed a little late last night, and when she woke up this morning, she felt drowsy and her eyelids were too heavy to lift.

She picked up the alarm clock from the bedside table and was so frightened she almost screamed.

"Oh no! I slept until after nine o'clock! Oh no, Mr. Ji must be getting impatient. I have to go and explain things to him right away."

Xiang Yi hurriedly dressed and prepared to go out.

But just then, the doorbell rang.

The food delivery guy has arrived.

Xiang Yi breathed a sigh of relief. "Come in!"

"Hello Miss Xiang, our boss instructed that he will be in charge of today's takeout orders."

"Well......"

Xiang Yi was taken aback.

How could Ji Shengting know what she wanted to eat today?

Could it be that Ye Qianqian told him?!

Xiang Yi frowned when she thought of this possibility.

But now, she didn't have time to think about these things anymore. She quickly tidied herself up, grabbed her bag, and hurried downstairs.

Ji Shengting sat on the sofa, legs crossed, gazing indifferently out the window.

As Ji Shengting watched Xiang Yiyi's retreating figure, his eyes darkened.

How dare she be late!

"Mr. Ji, here is your lunch."

The delivery person placed the food on the coffee table and then respectfully turned and left.

As Xiang Yi was changing her shoes in the entryway, she looked up and saw Ji Shengting staring at her. She smiled awkwardly at him, then quickly ran to the kitchen to wash up. When she came out, it was already 8:20.

Ji Shengting glanced at his watch. "The timing is perfect."

As soon as Xiang Yi sat down, she asked, "What did President Ji want to see me about?"

Ji Shengting picked up his chopsticks and said slowly, "Don't be nervous, it's just breakfast."

"Oh, okay... thank you..."

Xiang Yi bit her lip, looking a little reserved.

Although she was already married to Ji Shengting, this was the first time she had eaten alone with him, and the two of them were not familiar with each other. She was a little worried that he would notice her restraint and fluster.

However, to Xiang Yi's surprise, Ji Shengting only glanced at her indifferently and then ignored her, continuing to elegantly enjoy his sumptuous breakfast.

Xiang Yiyi was too embarrassed to speak again, so she ate quietly, occasionally stealing a glance at Ji Shengting, but he never spoke to her again.

Both of them were preoccupied with their own thoughts, and the breakfast was eaten in a dull manner.

After finishing his meal, Ji Shengting stood up. "I'm going back to the company now. You can have lunch at home by yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't stop walking and headed straight for the entrance.

Looking at his tall, straight back, Xiang Yi felt a sense of loss.

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Xiang Yi called out, but Ji Shengting acted as if he hadn't heard her and walked away without turning back.

Xiang Yi stood there, looking at the empty restaurant.

Isn't he a bit too arrogant?

Who does he think he is?

He's the CEO, the owner of this villa, and he calls the shots.

Xiang Yi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

She shouldn't get angry over such a small thing. Ji Shengting is the president, he's like God, she should be polite and tolerant towards him.

She couldn't get angry because of Ji Shengting's sarcastic remark. What she needed to do was not only to endure, but also to learn to love.

After thinking it through, she returned to the restaurant to pack her things.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Clean up the trash on the table," Ji Shengteng said indifferently.

"..."

Xiang Yi was so angry she wanted to bite him.

"Hey! I'm not your servant, why should I help you clean up?"

“Because you owe me money,” Ji Shengting said indifferently.

"I..." Xiang Yi was speechless.

"Aren't you going yet?"

"snort."

Xiang Yi angrily threw the trash into the trash can.

She just hated Ji Shengting; what right did he have to boss her around?

She's not his maid! She's Xiang Yiyi! She's Ji Shengting's wife! What right does he have to tell her what to do?

"snort!"

Xiang Yi gave a cold snort, turned around and went back to the living room, where she sat down on the sofa.

She thought for a moment, picked up her phone, and sent a message to Ye Qianqian.

"Secretary Ye, the place I rented outside is all set up. Let's go out for lunch together!"

Ye Qianqian is at the hospital with Lin Zi.

She received the text message and paused slightly, "You're not still angry with President Ji, are you? I've already scolded him for you."

Xiang Yi pursed her lips, feeling very uncomfortable as she recalled her vicious words from last night.

She thought for a moment and said, "Please don't give me any more advice. I really can't accept this job. I feel dirty and filthy."

Ye Qianqian remained silent.

Xiang Yi didn't say anything more and hung up the phone.

Xiang Yi thought that having lunch with Ye Qianqian would be a good way to relax.

But before she could change her clothes, the doorbell rang suddenly.

She opened the peephole and was startled to see the man standing outside.

"It's you?"

Ji Shengting looked at her, his eyes deep and somber.

"What, you don't welcome me?" he asked, his tone laced with provocation.

Xiang Yi ignored him and turned to go into the bathroom.

Looking at her stubborn expression, Ji Shengting's eyes flashed with a sinister glint. "What if I don't let you leave?"

"you!"

Xiang Yi was furious; how could he be so domineering?

But then I thought, since he was able to fly back from abroad to find her, he must have his own way.

She didn't want to argue with him, so she simply said, "Okay, I won't leave."